About this episode
The ski industry has undergone rapid changes in the past several years, and we are currently in another unprecedented moment with the COVID-19 pandemic. So to help us better understand the past, present, and future of the ski industry, we talked to industry veteran and author of SKI INC , and SKI INC. 2020 , Chris Diamond, about the rise of the EPIC and IKON passes; this recent era of rampant ski resort acquisitions; the state (and fate) of independent ski areas; whether COVID-19 will likely have lasting impacts on the ski industry; and more. TOPICS & TIMES Background: from bartender to CEO (3:26) What led you to write SKI INC ? (14:24) Why did you write SKI INC. 2020 ? (26:30) Chess Match: Vail / EPIC Pass vs. Alterra / IKON (35:38) How will COVID-19 affect the ski industry? (44:02) The future of independent ski resorts? (49:54) Predictions: future acquisitions & industry trends (55:22) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.